Archives for January 3, 2009

Some like quiet and tranquility, especially Scandinavians. Some like quiet conversation. Either way, I think many like some music while taking a sauna, but what is the right kind of music while relaxing in a sauna? Let's get a list going:
No: Bon Jovi, Emerson Lake & Palmer.
Yes: Toumani Diabati, Thievery Corporation.
What do you like to listen to, while in the sauna? … [Read more...]

Some say snowy days are best; others like a cold rain. But as a rule of thumb, the worse the weather, the better the sauna. Some say snowy days are best; others like a cold rain. But as a rule of thumb, the worse the weather, the better the sauna. Some say snowy days are best; others like a cold rain. But as a rule of thumb, the worse the weather, the better the sauna.
Some say snowy days are best; others like a cold rain. But as a rule of thumb, the worse the weather, the better the sauna. … [Read more...]

Minnesota Fats, the famous pool player, said that there are two ways to hit a good pool shot: soft and softer.
This concept applies to adding water to sauna rocks: "there are two ways to add water to sauna rocks... slow and slower."
Walking into a sauna and throwing a big splash of water on sauna rocks is like walking into a nice restaurant and belching. … [Read more...]

A better way to vent your sauna is to allow for about a 1/2" or so crack along the bottom of your sauna door.
Why is this a good idea?
No extra engineering of having to put an air intake vent in one of your walls.
Air coming in through a crack in the bottom of your door will help keep your floor dry, the incoming air acts as a gentle blow dryer, running along the floor to feed air your sauna. … [Read more...]

Time to build your own sauna?

I wrote my "build your own sauna" book for you.
I'm not a professional builder.
But I've built a bunch of authentic saunas.
And I know how to build saunas.
And I love helping others realize their own AUTHENTIC sauna dreams.
For a $20.00 USD donation, I will send you my ebook.
I took careful note of many of the details, shortcuts, and special tricks about building a sauna. … READ MORE